personal support worker - home support

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Vaughan is looking for a caregiver to provide personal care and companionship to elderly clients. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. The position requires a secondary school graduation certificate and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. This is an on-site role with no remote options, and candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Optional accommodation available

Qualifications

• Criminal record check required.
• Experience with elderly clients preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 9 kg (20 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care.
• Assist clients with bathing and personal hygiene.
• Launder clothing and linens.
• Perform light housekeeping.
• Provide companionship.
• Shop for food and household supplies.
• Prepare and serve meals.
• Maintain a safe home environment.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Patience

Honesty

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

• Administer bedside and personal care
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide companionship
• Provide personal care
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home

Experience and specialization

• Elderly

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

• Transportation provided by employer